I thought it was OK. Not sure if it was just me, but it seemed to have waaaaaay more carbonation than any other BA stout I've ever had. I also found it a little thin for my taste and didn't have as much bourbon character as I like my BA stouts to have.

I do think it's a unique BA Stout and worth trying once. I do remember it got much better as I drank it (it wasn't too cold when I started, so it's not like it needed to warm up). Not sure the reason for that, but that is one thing I do distinctly remember. If I ever have another, I'm going to crack it and let it sit for an hour or so before consuming.

I thought it was OK. Not sure if it was just me, but it seemed to have waaaaaay more carbonation than any other BA stout I've ever had. I also found it a little thin for my taste and didn't have as much bourbon character as I like my BA stouts to have.

I do think it's a unique BA Stout and worth trying once. I do remember it got much better as I drank it (it wasn't too cold when I started, so it's not like it needed to warm up). Not sure the reason for that, but that is one thing I do distinctly remember. If I ever have another, I'm going to crack it and let it sit for an hour or so before consuming.

I was in Cleveland over the holidays and saw this on the shelf for $8.99. I bought two bottles and will age the hell out of them, as the previous bottle I had still was very boozy after 1+ year of age on it.

I bought three bottles, drank one fresh and put the other two down. I liked it but found the profile lacked any significant bourbon barrel influence. Not saying it's a bad thing but certainly a different style of BA beer. I don't regret buying them and look forward to tasting with some age on them.

It's $19.99 at Whole Foods in NY, not too bad a price. I really like it, especially with some age on it. Cracked open a 2009 bottle for my wedding earlier this year (have one more 2009 in the cellar). REALLY good on cask if you're lucky enough to stumble upon one at the Brewery on a special night.

Just saw some last night for $26. Bought one and planned to get more today...then I tried it. It was a good beer, and I enjoyed it. But the bourbon was almost non existent to me. After reading some reviews I was worried it'd be really carbonated but it really wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Had it slightly chilled and poured slowly into a glass and it all worked out well. Might age one if I can justify going back for it at that price. I say try it and if you like it get another.

I was in Cleveland over the holidays and saw this on the shelf for $8.99. I bought two bottles and will age the hell out of them, as the previous bottle I had still was very boozy after 1+ year of age on it.

It's much drier and lighter on the palate than comparable barrel-aged stouts and the whiskey shines through more predominantly. That doesn't bother me, though, as it's aged in Woodford Reserve barrels, which I much prefer to most of the barrels other companies use. I also think aging is a must for this beer. It really comes into it's own after a nice two year slumber and opens up in ways that are really masked when fresh.

That being said, I haven't bought Black Ops in a few years because the prices are just completely out of whack. I've seen stores in Brooklyn trying to sell a single bottle for more than a four-pack of Goose Island BCS. As they say on the streets, "that shit be cray."